Former Vice President of the United States, Al Gore, announced his candidacy for the presidency of the United States on June 16, 1999, and proceeded to become the Democratic Party nominee for the 2000 presidential election on August 17, 2000. On the day of the presidential election, November 7, 2000, Gore’s opponent, George W. Bush, narrowly won the electoral college vote of 271 to 266. Here are the top 4 reasons why Gore lost to Bush in the highly controversial 2000 United States presidential election.

Electoral College vs. Popular Vote

If the presidential election was determined by popular vote, Gore would’ve won the election because he received 540,000 more popular votes than Bush. Unfortunately for Mr. Gore, the presidential election is determined by electoral college vote, an odd system but the strategy here is to devote more resources (aka campaign money) to the “swing” states. Swing states are smaller states that are cheaper to advertise and establish field offices. Because of how close the results were, the winner of the 2000 presidential elections were not announced until after a month of recounts and court challenges were pursued. Ultimately the Supreme Court decided, on a vote of 5 to 4, that George W Bush won the election over Gore, by securing 537 more popular votes in the state of Florida.

The Clinton Scandal

Former President Clinton’s scandal and subsequent impeachment stuck with Al Gore throughout his presidential campaign. Furthermore, Clinton never gave Gore the spotlight, rather, speaking of his own accomplishments instead, giving people the impression that Clinton didn’t believe Gore had what it takes to lead the country. In the end, some of the public felt that Gore wasn’t “alpha dog” enough for their vote.

The Debates

Although judges declared Gore the winner of the presidential debates (as he should, being an Ivy League debater), the majority of the public sympathized with Bush. Bush’s southern speaking style made him a favorite among middle-class American, who identified with him. Also, because the media attacked Bush’s intelligence prior to the debates, he exceeded everyone’s expectations and impressed a lot of people.

Sleep

It’s no secret that running for President of the United States is a highly stressful time of planning, travelling, media, and giving speeches. With all that needs to be thought about during the day, it’s hard for presidential candidates to get a good night’s sleep. Gore was no exception. If Gore would’ve invested in a good mattress and got sufficient sleep to recharge for the next day, he probably would’ve won the 2000 presidential elections.

We are now living in an era of resistance. Since US President Trump has ascended to power, more people have become inspired to take on his evil plans. Just a day after his inauguration, women (with the support of men), marched in order to show solidarity. They have rebuked Trump and his policies.

After the successful Women’s March, several other marches took place. These included marches for science, environment and the release of the president’s tax returns. No one thought the resistance movement would be this huge. In fact, during the women’s march, several plans were canceled due to the overwhelming number of people who have come to support the cause.

As a result of these huge numbers, more preparations have to be done. Certain venues that used to be the place for small rallies are no longer possible. Permits to protest on the street are not that effective anymore. Bigger venues are now considered especially for huge rallies.

Marching is just one of the many aspects of the rallies against the president. There are also speeches on stage and performances to keep the people going. Otherwise, they would just walk and go home.

The need for high-quality equipment

Most rally organizers have spent so much time thinking of how they can reach out to a lot of people who have gone out of their way to join the rallies. This is why they have invested on stage equipment. The usual sound system used for small rallies is no longer sufficient. There should be equipment that would allow hundreds upon thousands of people to hear what is going on.

Some organizers even consider using the best sound bars for TV. They are perfect for huge settings. They can help amplify the sounds to allow more people to hear the audio clearly. They are also portable. Even if there are different venues to stage protests, this equipment can be easily brought.

Be a part of the change

More people are inspired to take a stance against the president. He has done nothing but to put the country to shame. These movements should also inspire you to do your share. There are people organizing these movements. The least that you can do is to take part in the rallies. If you are too busy to go out of your way, donate to certain organizations. Let them know that you support their cause. Help campaign for local government officials that you think will help pull down a crazy sitting president.

There are a lot of ways for you to be more involved in this difficult time. You can be an agent of change if you decide to. We have already given this president a chance to prove his worth, but he keeps on embarrassing himself. He can continue doing what he thinks is right, but you can always find a way to stop him. The combined voices of the people will surely effect changes in this society. Resistance is needed now, more than ever.

As the 45th Vice President of the United States under President Bill Clinton, Al Gore is considered to be one of the best American politicians the world has seen. He was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in the year 2007 and has remained an environmental activist ever since.

But have you wondered how a prominent personality as great as Al Gore relaxes and unwinds after a long day’s work which leaves him completely tired? We are about to tell you about the ways which help Al Gore relax no matter how tired he is. Everyone needs some relaxation to help them bust their stress levels after a hard day out and to ensure that the are prepared for the next day. So, here are some of the best ways to ensure that life does not overburden you.

1. Writing

One of the best methods of relaxation for Al Gore is his writing. He is a renowned author and has written several influential books which have become read by millions of people and liked by many more. Writing allows a person to let his emotions flow and through words he can eliminate all the stress and anxiety within him and relax the mind completely.

2. Massaging

Believe it or not, but getting a good massage done is yet another way Al Gore relaxes every day after work and enjoys it thoroughly too. He has his very own massage chair which allows him every muscle in his body to relax and by sitting on it for a few minutes every day he ensures that he goes off to sleep feeling fresh and calm.

Why use massage chairs?

We all know that getting a massage done by a professional masseur can be very refreshing but it is not always possible to hire one exactly when you need him or late at nights due to erratic hours of work. This is where a good quality and well designed massage chair proves to be quite useful as it is always at your disposal any time of the day or night and offers a full body massage in a very soothing manner.

Here are some of the major benefits of a massage chair.

1. 1. Soothes every muscle – As discussed earlier, one of the major benefits of a massage chair is that it massages every part of your body and soothes every muscle it comes in contact with thereby eliminating all the pain and tiredness from the body.

2. 2. Increases blood circulation – Another great benefit of massage chairs is that they increase the circulation of blood in the entire body thereby making you feel more active and energized than before. A good amount of blood is able to reach every major organ after a thorough body massage ensuring that they all function well.

3. 3. Reduces stress – As your body starts feeling lighter and calmer during a massage, the stress present in the body starts getting eliminated and your mind starts relaxing. You put aside all your worries and concerns and look forward to a good sleep or rest after the massage.

By any definition, Al Gore, has led a successful life; from serving as Vice President of the United States to winning the Noble Peace Prize for his efforts in environmental activism, he has accomplished quite a bit in his life, and has now amassed quite a bit of wealth on top of it all. However, pinpointing what has led him to such great political and financial success is difficult. Let’s examine the habits that make Al Gore who he is.

Working long days can take a toll on anyone, so like many successful people before him, Gore makes time each day at 3:00pm to go for a run, unwinding and de-stressing as his feet pound away the miles.

Often referred to as “the man with the slideshows”, Gore seems to love pontificating- accompanied by his slides of course. Perhaps all the better to make his point?

A career in politics and trying to save the Earth from climate disaster could make anyone aggressively serious. However, reporters and aides alike talk of a penchant for self-deprecating humor- perhaps an attempt to lighten the mood?

Keeping fit is important to the former Vice President, so in addition to his daily runs, and the occasional basketball game or hike, he tries to eat a healthy, clean diet and- whether it is for his waistline or the environment- Gore has recently adopted a vegan diet. Rumour has it that like many fitness enthusiasts he likes Elliptical trainers such as the body rider elliptical.

Like many successful people before him, Gore appears to be an early bird, rising with the sun to start his day of saving Earth.

Whether it is a book or a blog, Gore spends hours each day immersed in his favorite hobby- writing.

There is one thing that the former statesman seems to be unable to do- taking it easy and slowing down. Between running his NGO, sitting on the board of Apple, being highly involved with his two investment firms, offering consulting services and delivering numerous speeches, he remains busy- perhaps looking to save the world according to close friends.

Although he is now out of the harsh Vice Presidential spotlight, you are not likely to find Gore in sweat pants and a t-shirt, unless he is exercising. Believing in the importance of appearance, polos and khakis are about as casual as he goes.

Despite his success and vast wealth, Gore does not travel by private, or even corporate, planes most of the time. He tends to fly commercial and in fact seems to favor budget friendly Southwest Airlines.

Family is important to Gore so in the small window of time where he is not working and traveling, he spends much of his time with his children and has been known to spend lavishly, such as for his daughter’s wedding.

Will modeling your life after Al Gore’s example lead you to great success as well? Perhaps so, if you have the dedication and drive to put in the same long hours and effort that he has.

Al Gore is a prominent figure in American politics who has put countless projects into action to benefit not only the American people, but also the rest of the world. Among his greatest accomplishments is the award winning documentary “An Inconvenient Truth”, where he dwells on the topic of climate change and what we can do to stop it. Anyone who knows the man will say that his intentions were heartfelt; anyone who sees the man’s home will say that he really does care about the environment and his pristine lawn is evidence of that.

This former Vice President boasts one of the best lawns on American soil today which just goes to prove his role as an avid environmentalist working hard to fight against the reality of climate change. How exactly does Al Gore maintain his yard? Read through these very convenient truths of garden upkeep.

How Al Gore Maintains His Yard

1. Constant Cutting and Clipping

According to BestMower.Reviews, One of the main reasons why gardens and lawns become so unsightly is because homeowners fail to perform regular clipping, cutting, and mowing. Overgrown gardens aren’t only unpleasant to look at, but they also become the breeding ground for pests, perils, and other potential dangers. Al Gore maintains his yard looking clean and pristine by putting a constant cutting schedule into action using a lawn mower. By trimming the grass and plants when they start to grow too much, he is able to keep the garden at a reasonable thickness.

2. Use of Environmentally Friendly Fertilizers

Your garden is a part of the environment after all, and when you use dangerous pesticides and chemicals that claim to help and foster the growth of plants, you might find yourself doing more harm than good. It’s important to make sure that whatever you put on your lawn is organic, natural, and free of harmful components. Make sure you read labels and research products before you buy them or use them to ensure that your garden gets nothing but the best care.

3. Regular Pest Control

You would be surprised at just how many potential pests can and most probably do exist in your garden or lawn. These insects and bugs can sap the life out of your garden, so make sure you perform regular pest control checks and removal to keep your lawn healthy and green. Watch out for the early warning signs of pest infestation and remove them immediately as soon as you detect them.

More than 2 million of Summer Infant’s Deluxe/Mother’s Touch Baby Bathers are being recalled due to injury hazards. The baby bath products were sold in the US and Canada and are deemed dangerous after it was found they have a faulty side hinge.

The faulty hinge can cause the wire frame to collapse and has already caused 7 injuries to babies including 4 skull fractures and one which required intensive care due to bleeding on the brain. It is prone to happening when the bather is lifted with the infant inside which can drop them out and cause injury.

To check if your model is affected you will need to look for the model number on the side of the baby bather near the warning label or on the front near the wash instructions. You can then compare this with a list of model numbers on their web site.

Summer infant is also offering free repair kits so people can also fix the hinge themselves. Consumers are urged to stop using the product immediately and contact Summer Infant to obtain the repair kit and follow the instructions to correct the issue. Even with the baby bather repaired, it is not advised to use it to lift or carry the child.

After Lexmark’s decision to quit the inkjet printing game many people have been wondering whether this is because Lexmark are struggling or the inkjet market is struggling. Well, it appears to be the latter, consumer inkjet printers are selling particularly badly with the evolution of social networking and the trend for sharing photos online rather than printing.

Lexmark vice president Marty Canning has confirmed that current owners of Lexmark inkjet printers will still receive support and be able to receive supplies. They do not plan on cutting short the value that customers will receive from their devices, in fact he said support will be provided throughout the warranty period and “most likely well beyond.” However Canning was not willing to comment on its relationship with Dell, who source inkjet printer technology from Lexmark. Nobody is sure if support will be available for those Dell printers.

As for Lexmark’s laser printer business, things seem to be going very well. Canning says the laser business is growing consistently and it has been important to adapt to the latest trends. He believes the online trend has produced growth in mobile printing and cloud printing.

Time will only tell if Lexmark has made the right decision but many experts are predicting it to be a good move as shown by the increase in the company’s share price.

A person’s likelihood of developing diabetes may be increased by contracting a common viral infection. Worse still the person may be completely unaware they have caught the virus.

It is called the Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and can be sexually-transmitted as it is part of the herpes family. However the far more common method of spreading is through people coughing and sneezing. Amazingly it seems roughly half of all adults have contracted the virus.

The reason people are unlikely to suspect they have been infected is because it can lay dormant with the individual not showing any symptoms. If symptoms are shown then it is likely to be similar to flu, and perhaps in this case would be a blessing in disguise as not showing symptoms would be dangerous.

Two German universities have found evidence that the virus poses a significant risk factor in the development of type 2 diabetes later in life. Their research found that those over 85 with the virus were twice as likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes.

They found that these kinds of viral infections can stress the immune system which increased the chances of developing diabetes. Of 500 elderly adults studied in the Netherlands, 17% of those infected with the CMV also had type 2 diabetes whereas only 7.9% of those without the CMV had diabetes.

The fashion designer John Galliano has lost his Legion d’Honneur (highest civilian award in France) nearly a year after being convicted for racist offences. The French president, Francois Hollande finally revoked the award after Galliano was fined around $8000 and sacked from his role as artistic boss for the Dior fashion house.

Galliano was found guilty of being anti-Semitic at his bar in Paris. He abused a museum curator called Geraldine Bloch because she was Jewish and also had strong racist words for her friend of South African origin.

The anti-Semitism doesn’t stop there, in another incident the fashion designer is shown on video declaring his adoration for Adolf Hitler and dislike for Jewish people.

Galliano denied he was a racist and claims he had no memory of the incidents, blaming them on drug and alcohol addictions. This is no excuse in court however, and many people will point to the saying “a drunk man’s words, are a sober man’s thoughts”.

The fashion designer, has kept himself out of the limelight since the conviction. He is originally from Gibraltar but he may be considering a move to Los Angeles. It is likely that he will find it hard to get away from controversy no matter where he lives.

The British Government risks breaking international law and being cast in front of an international court if Julian Assange is seized from the Ecuadorian embassy. Diplomats from the British Foreign Commonwealth Office made threats to the Ecuadorian Government that they could invoke a 1987 law to allow them to enter the embassy. The law was created after the 11 day Libyan Embassy siege in 1984 and allows the diplomatic status of an embassy to be revoked.

Carl Gardner, a former government lawyer says the law was designed to stop acts of international terrorism and breaches of international law. This is something Ecuador is not guilty of, thus making it unlikely that Britain will ever carry out their threat. If they did, Britain can expect their diplomats to have a much harder time abroad and it would be a dangerous precedent to set, where nations can arbitrarily cut off diplomatic immunity.

Mr. Assange entered the embassy on the 19th June in order to avoid being extradited to Sweden who issued an arrest warrant in 2010 for crimes of sexual assault. Assange has always denied these claims and he fears that if he goes to Sweden they would send him to the United States to be tried where he could face more severe punishment including execution for leaking classified documents.

As of 16th August 2012, the Ecuadorian government has issued political asylum for Assange after receiving support from the Organisation of American states. However British Foreign Secretary William Hague has stated the UK would not allow Assange safe passage out of the country and that it is still obligated to follow it’s extradition agreement with Sweden.

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